'Turd Blossom,' 'Pootie Poot' — here are the nicknames George W. Bush gave to world leaders, politicians, and journalists

During his time in the White House, President George W. Bush was known for his love of giving other people nicknames — "Pootie Poot" (Russian President Vladimir Putin), "Bushie," (First Lady Laura Bush) and "The Cobra" (New York Times journalist Maureen Dowd) are just some of the monikers that the one-time Republican president bestowed on people in his work circles.

Here are the hilarious (and often unbelievably awkward) nicknames Bush gave to the various politicians, journalists, and world leaders of the early 2000s.

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George W. Bush's scandalous nicknames for world leaders and other politicians

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George W. Bush's scandalous nicknames for world leaders and other politicians

"Bama" and "Rock" — Barack Obama, Bush's successor as President.

Source: Late Night With Conan O'Brien

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"Pootie Poot" and "Ostrich Legs" — Vladimir Putin, President of Russia since 2000.

Source: BBC

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"Bushie" — mutual nickname with Laura Bush, Bush's wife and former First Lady of the United States.

Source: Laura Bush: America's First Lady

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"Poppy, 41, Old Man" — George H. W. Bush, Bush's father and 41st President of the United States.